Good Gear Guide - e-voting RSS feedhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/tag/e-voting/en-auSat, 11 Jul 2015 01:25:34 +1000Internet voting not ready yet, but can be made more securehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/579410/internet-voting-ready-yet-can-made-more-secure/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedA push to allow Internet voting in elections is growing stronger along with advances in the underlying technology, but systems are not yet secure enough to use with relative certainty that the vote counts will be accurate, according to a new report.Grant GrossSat, 11 Jul 2015 01:25:34 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/579410/internet-voting-ready-yet-can-made-more-secure/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedMcAfee, think tank push online voting, but recognize security riskshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/556981/mcafee-think-tank-push-online-voting-recognize-security-risks/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedThe U.S. and other nations should look toward Internet voting to make it easier for disabled and elderly people to cast ballots, and to increase participation among young people, but online security remains a huge hurdle, according to a new paper for the Atlantic Council and McAfee.Grant GrossThu, 09 Oct 2014 06:00:35 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/556981/mcafee-think-tank-push-online-voting-recognize-security-risks/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedSoftware bug disrupts e-vote count in Belgian electionhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/546013/software_bug_disrupts_e-vote_count_belgian_election/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedA bug in an e-voting application halted the release of European, federal and regional election results in Belgium, the country's interior ministry said Monday.Loek EssersMon, 26 May 2014 23:13:18 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/546013/software_bug_disrupts_e-vote_count_belgian_election/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedEstonian electronic voting system vulnerable to attacks, researchers sayhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/544862/estonian_electronic_voting_system_vulnerable_attacks_researchers_say/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedThe electronic voting system that has been used in Estonia since 2005 cannot guarantee fair elections because of fundamental security weaknesses and poor operational procedures, according to an international team of security and Internet voting researchers.Lucian ConstantinTue, 13 May 2014 01:11:03 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/544862/estonian_electronic_voting_system_vulnerable_attacks_researchers_say/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedE-voting comes of age in Italy with Venice independence referendumhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/541464/e-voting_comes_age_italy_venice_independence_referendum/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedA successful online poll to measure support for the independence of Italy's northeastern Veneto region has demonstrated the sophistication of the area's IT businesses and the maturity of e-voting technology, according to the man who organized the unofficial referendum.Philip WillanWed, 26 Mar 2014 19:37:03 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/541464/e-voting_comes_age_italy_venice_independence_referendum/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIndia's poll panel declines Google voting services offer over security concernshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/535572/india_poll_panel_declines_google_voting_services_offer_over_security_concerns/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedA proposal by Google to offer voter lookup services was declined by the Election Commission of India, after cybersecurity experts and political parties voiced concern about the plan's security implications.John RibeiroThu, 09 Jan 2014 17:50:36 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/535572/india_poll_panel_declines_google_voting_services_offer_over_security_concerns/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIndia ordered to introduce 'paper trail' in electronic voting machineshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/528754/india_ordered_introduce_paper_trail_electronic_voting_machines/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIndia's Supreme Court has directed the country's Election Commission to introduce a paper backup of votes cast through electronic voting machines, but allowed the commission to introduce it in stages during general elections next year.John RibeiroThu, 10 Oct 2013 03:24:52 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/528754/india_ordered_introduce_paper_trail_electronic_voting_machines/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedBarack Obama wins re-electionhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/441198/barack_obama_wins_re-election/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedU.S. President Barack Obama won re-election Tuesday night, topping 270 electoral votes to defeat Republican challenger Mitt Romney just after 11 p.m. ET.Grant GrossWed, 07 Nov 2012 04:28:00 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/441198/barack_obama_wins_re-election/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIndian voting machines with paper trails to be field-testedhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/390162/indian_voting_machines_paper_trails_field-tested/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIndia's Election Commission plans to test in July new electronic voting machines (EVMs) that will offer a voter a verifiable paper trail, following criticism from political parties and activists that the machines could be tampered with.John RibeiroWed, 15 Jun 2011 04:03:32 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/390162/indian_voting_machines_paper_trails_field-tested/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIndia plans paper trail for electronic voting machineshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/383777/india_plans_paper_trail_electronic_voting_machines/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIndia's Election Commission is considering introducing paper trails to its electronic voting machines (EVMs), following criticism that the machines could be tampered with.John RibeiroTue, 19 Apr 2011 20:27:48 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/383777/india_plans_paper_trail_electronic_voting_machines/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedE-voting: How secure is it?http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/366094/e-voting_how_secure_it_/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedElection fraud and vote tampering is as old as government. Before the American Revolution, most voting was done by voice. Voters would call out their pick for all to hear, which lead to intimidation and other nefarious tactics by those hoping to impact election results. The creation of the secret ballot was an improvement, but brought with it another host of possible modes of manipulation. In a quote that is now famous in American history, corrupt politician and Tammany Hall leader Boss Tweed often told constituents to 'vote early, and often.'Joan GoodchildFri, 29 Oct 2010 04:29:00 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/366094/e-voting_how_secure_it_/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedVoting machine hack costs less than $US100,000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/314751/voting_machine_hack_costs_less_than_us100_000/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedWhy spend millions of dollars campaigning when you can hack an election for less than 100 grand?Robert McMillanThu, 13 Aug 2009 08:19:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/314751/voting_machine_hack_costs_less_than_us100_000/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedLinux out, Windows in at Electoral Commissionhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/301230/linux_windows_electoral_commission/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedThe NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC) will leave Linux for Windows Server when it develops its new vote counting and reporting application, which is slated to cost $1.4 million over the next two years.Rodney GeddaWed, 29 Apr 2009 12:06:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/301230/linux_windows_electoral_commission/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedEstonia to use mobile phones to simpify e-votinghttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/270982/estonia_use_mobile_phones_simpify_e-voting/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedA decision in the Estonian parliament has opened the door for mobile phones to be used for authenticating voters in its 2011 election.Mikael RicknäsTue, 16 Dec 2008 03:00:00 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/270982/estonia_use_mobile_phones_simpify_e-voting/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedUS Officials: Early voting could improve e-votinghttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/266436/us_officials_early_voting_could_improve_e-voting/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIn what may be a low-tech answer to a high-tech issue, US election officials say early voting across the nation may have led to fewer Election Day e-voting problems in many states this year.Todd R. WeissFri, 07 Nov 2008 09:33:00 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/266436/us_officials_early_voting_could_improve_e-voting/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeed